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Balmedie Surf Forecast
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Balmedie surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balmedie this week:
The surf forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Balmedie in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days.
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 2 | 6 | 13 | 51 | 85 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 56 | 77 | 130 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 121 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | glass | on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:48AM 3.81 | 4:05PM 3.98 | 4:28AM 3.62 | 4:54PM 3.70 | 5:12AM 3.36 | 5:50PM 3.35 | 6:04AM 3.08 | 6:59PM 2.99 | 7:11AM 2.83 | 8:28PM 2.75 | 8:40AM 2.72 | 10:04PM 2.71 | 10:09AM 2.79 | 11:20PM 2.82 | 11:17AM 2.97 | 12:11AM 2.99 | 12:07PM 3.17 | 12:50AM 3.15 | 12:47PM 3.34 | 1:22AM 3.29 | 1:21PM 3.47 | 1:51AM 3.39 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:33PM -0.25 | 9:48AM 0.02 | 10:16PM 0.03 | 10:32AM 0.15 | 11:01PM 0.41 | 11:21AM 0.37 | 11:51PM 0.83 | 12:18PM 0.66 | 12:52AM 1.21 | 1:33PM 0.93 | 2:18AM 1.46 | 3:15PM 1.03 | 4:01AM 1.47 | 4:45PM 0.91 | 5:14AM 1.31 | 5:45PM 0.71 | 6:03AM 1.11 | 6:28PM 0.53 | 6:41AM 0.91 | 7:03PM 0.39 | 7:14AM 0.73 | 7:34PM 0.30 | 7:44AM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:07 |
| Sunset | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Balmedie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Balmedie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balmedie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balmedie surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Balmedie) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Balmedie may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Balmedie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Charlestown which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Macduff.
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